Augason Farms Dried Black Beans 4-Gallon Pail, Bulk Food Storage, Emergency Food Supply, Everyday Meals, 237 Servings

Lid is on tightly and securely as expected. I buy from Augason Farms when on sale, and slowly build up my stock. Even when not on sale, I tend to find that this company often has the best prices. I normally dont have any issues with regular bags of beans just left in a storage cupboard, but I wanted to start adding in some emergency packaged supplies. Kind of a buy it and forget it. More as insurance than anything. Yet sometimes I find stuff from Augason that is less expensive than a similar product that isnt packaged for long term storage. I wouldnt say this fell into that category, but really close to it (when on sale).I like black beans (and lentils) because they are incredible versatile and can really bulk up a meal, and can easily be a meat (like beef crumbles) replacement if need be. Or can be swapped in a little to help reduce the cost of a meat based meal. I recommend experimenting with cooking with foods you plan to store so it isnt a complete mystery on what to do with it once the need arises. At the very least, get a few good solid easy recipes down, and then figure out ways to get creative. Definitely learn to make a loaf, burger, balls with beans (or lentils). Will definitely give a satisfying mouth feel if used to eating meat.If you think you will be eating a lot of beans in the future, might want to add it in on a regular basis now to let the body get used to beans (gas, cramps, etc from sudden increase in bean consumption)Plain, uncooked beans will need to be soaked and/or cooked for a long period of time to become soft and edible. The same as buying a bag of dry beans at the store.I may be a little more picky on my food source and country of origin etc when buying my day to day foods, but when it comes to emergency supplies, I am more concerned with simply having something to fill my gut. I am paying for calories, plain and simple. I am paying for a variety of calories. I am paying for calories that I can rely on (ie well packaged). I have no problem with Augason Farms products, and am happy to be adding to my reserves.

Things will get worse before they get better. Come prepared.

Product was not sealed properly, Product was spilling out when received. The saftey tamper seal was not opend, so that was a manufacturer/companys poor packaging job.

Havent had to use them yet! Great product.

Great for storage. Great for price. Sturdy bucket.

When initially looking at the product, I saw tons of reviews from during the pandemic stating that the lid has come off and beans spilt everywhere. I was concerned about this but went and got them anyways because I figured it was due the lack of driver, lack of packers, lack of supplied and everyone's heightened sense of fear. Well, I'm pleased to say that I believe that this farm has read the reviews and corrected the issue. The bucket is now packed in a box that is exactly the size of the bucket, and I ordered 2 buckets and both of them arrived on time and intact with a 30 years shelf life. Will definitely buy again.

This bucket came open. So I can’t say I used these black beans to make the most delicious beans you’ve ever tasted. They’ll make great pie weights for a disabled person who doesn’t have enough spoons to bake, or make it to the potty in time. Sad cuz black beans might be my favorite beans of all. But we got a refund so we can get another bucket!

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